The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Taylor And Bates Classic Gentlemens Launch

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  • Boat REF#  ·  224074
  • LOA  ·  16.06m
  • Year  ·  1933
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 75hp, Ford Bowman GD254 ()
  • Lying  ·  South East
Boatshed Brighton
Boatshed Brighton
Tim Kingston

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder James Taylor and Bates, Chertsey
Lying South East
Fuel capacity 1,500.0 ltr (330.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,700.0 ltr (374.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 75hp
Engine make and model Ford Bowman GD254 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Dimensions

LOA 16.06m
Beam 3.80m
Displacement 30,017kg (66,187.5lbs)
Headroom 1.98m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery,

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Pitch pine bottom
Oregon pine topsides and deck, copper fastened to oak timbered frame
Cast iron keel

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Bath
Immersion heater
Original 1930s writing desk and cupboards
New bathroom suite
During refit, commencing in 2013:
Recaulked
3 times sanded and faired by hand
Rubbing strakes replaced
Most superstructure dismantled and restored
Rail replacements
Flooring restored
New galley
New wooden floor in saloon
Many original bronze period fittings

Accommodation

Sink
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Bath
Immersion heater
Original 1930s writing desk and cupboards
New bathroom suite
During refit, commencing in 2013:
Recaulked
3 times sanded and faired by hand
Rubbing strakes replaced
Most superstructure dismantled and restored
Rail replacements
Flooring restored
New galley
New wooden floor in saloon
Many original bronze period fittings

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders

Electric windlass
3 anchors
(CQR, grapnel)
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.2hp outboard, Suzuki ()
Assorted ropes and mooring buoys

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Clock
Barometer

Raymarine Chart Plotter/Radar with 10 inch screen
2 VHF radios
Flying bridge gimballed compass
5 powder, 2 CO2 extinguishers
2 binoculars
Various charts and chart instruments

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Safety harnesses

4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

1 engine driven, clutched bilge pump
5 life jackets, 4 safety lines
4 folding ladders
Coastal liferaft

Broker's Comments

** Stop press ** Currently undergoing complete upper deck rub down, 3-4 coats of varnish and complete upper deck paint and anti-slip!

Boats like these just don't come along very often! This is one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen...

Now out of a 3 year refit, she looks fantastic, feels fantastic and is very, very special - you can feel this, the minute you step on board.

Reportedly used as a barrage balloon tether during world war 2, this lovely boat has been identified as meriting inclusion in the National Register of Historic Vessels of the United Kingdom.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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